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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,329.50, 135,706.35 and 55,894.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,329.50, 135,706.35 and 55,894.41 is: 77,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,329.50 : 135,706.35 = 55,894.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,329.50/135,706.35 = 55,894.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,329.50x = 135,706.35 × 55,894.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,329.50x = 7,585,226,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,226,366.50/98,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,140.90

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